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Pennsylvania (Grand Canyon)


Pennsylvania (Grand Canyon)
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Copyright: Ron Warner (tuslaw) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 504 W: 20 N: 1385] (4841)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-13
Categories: Mountain
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-14 20:27
Viewed: 638
Points: 12
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This past weekend Rosie and I went to Pennsylvania to view the leaves in their Fall colors. We stopped at the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon located near Wellsboro.

When we first arrived at the east rim around 7:00AM, the canyon was filled to the top with a thick fog. The only thing you could see was the very tops of the trees.

We waited around for a few hours and finally around 9:30 the fog had lifted and I took this shot looking westward. Some parts of the area the trees had a lot of red color in them and other areas the yellows seem to dominate. As you can see many of the trees had already lost their leaves and were barren.

The canyon is located in the Tioga State Forest with a maximum depth of 1,450 feet. There is a walking path and bike trail located at the bottom of the canyon for those who are adventurous. The mouth of the canyon is accessible at the Pine Creek Trailhead.
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Ron

Love the colors in the leaves. Like the detail in the trees close to your lense. Great composition.

Thanks
Kris

Hi Ron,

A pretty shot, didn't know there were any canyons in Pennsylvania. Nice colors in the bright sun, but bring a tripod with and try some fog shots next time you're there, might be interesting.

Canyons are a rarity in this part of the country, and are much smaller, wish we weren't so flat here. I've visited the real Grand Canyon. If you've never been there, be sure to try to visit it at least once, it is truly mind-boggling.

John

I can smell the smells of Thanksgiving....wonder if you ever saw Capotes "Christmas Visitor"...A classic...wonderful colours Ron..I have come to spell color, as colours over the many months now...apparently Americans are the few who still use color...although I have a letter written by a 2nd great grandfather as he prepared to to to his duty in Civil War..and he used colours as well and as a side note, was written not far from this location..

Many of my 1600's colonial ancestors found this as home..or nearby...very nice..I do miss this time of year in Appalachia and other areas such as this nearby!
bob

I am not familiar with this area so thanks for sharing it. I just read an article about shooting such scenes with a long telephoto lens.. finding details of the colorful trees in the fog.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

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  • ubc64 Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 31 W: 3 N: 86] (292)
  • [2008-10-16 18:44]

Hi Ron,

I was not aware of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon until I saw your photo. It looks like a wonderful place to visit. Your photo, with so many of the trees displaying their colors, is very attractive. I always like the deep oranges, and your photo has a few trees with those colors. Of course, the other colors are great also. You've managed to keep the detail high, even though you're quite far away. Very well done!

John

Hello Ron,
With all the foilage and vegetation growing in and on this beautifully illustrated canyon you have capture one can tell that the age is far older than most on the west coast. A grand view of this canyon side and hillsides beyond.
Well captured...
Steve

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